:: Hangover ::

Thanks to everyone who came out last night to Fish's show - The Ambush and you're welcome (or sorry) to those whom I bought shots of Fernet. One year of art selling and almost 9 years of art websighting. Photos, text and Free Fridayz to come.

:: who's afraid of big black men ::

:: Fish @FFDG Thursday ::

The mural's done. The print has been framed and hung. Last minute details being dealt with in preparation for Jeremy Fish's show The Ambush which opens at Fecal Face Dot Gallery Thursday evening (6-9pm) with an after party at The Uptown (Capp St @17th) from 10 till 2am. Come through and see Fish's mural, buy an oversized print (edition of 30 - $200), and then celebrate Fish's show and the fact that FFDG has been in existence for 1 year at The Uptown!... The print will first offered to the fine folks of San Francisco at the opening before adding them online here at Fecal Face at 9pm Pacific.

:: BRIAN WILLMONT ::

Brian Willmont (who Fecal Face did a little mini interview with a while back) has some great new work up on his site. He is also in a show with Denise Kupferschmidtand Eric Shaw up now through April 15th at 92Y Tribeca in New York. Check it out if you are in the neighborhood. (Philly kids- the gallery is right by that first stop the Chinatown bus makes in Manhattan, and getting off that bus even ten minutes earlier HELPS - so here that excuse you needed to de-bus)

:: ClipODay ::

:: Above ::

:: Brendan Monroe ::

Brendan Monroe has a new book out through Paper Museum Press and he's offering signed copies to the first 30 books ordered through his site. (limited to 1 per customer). 176 pages on wood free paper then bound in a soft cover with a poster fold out jacket. $32 - Get a look inside the book right here.

:: Dustin Aksland ::

:: Simon Evans | Island Time ::

Man, can't believe we forgot to mention Simon Evans show Island Time which opened last Friday @James Cohan in NYC. The 2004 SECA award winner (and my old roommate) and now Berlin resident opened a mind bender which photos could never fully illustrate. This one needs to be seen in person, but here's a taste: HERE x HERE... Does Jack Hanley not rep him anymore? Don't see Simon's name on there.

:: Pisces ::

:: PROXIMITY MAGAZINE ::

Proximity Magazine is a super well designed, well written and well printed publication based in Chicago. Issue three came out back in December, but I just got my hands on a copy this week. There is too much content to list here, but highlights include visits with alternative art spaces across the country, an interview with Dave Potes from Hamburger Eyes, art from Justin B. Williams, Jen Stark and a ton of other people, reviews, listings, criticism; it just goes on and on. Some of the content is on-line, but I really recommend ordering the print version. More at Proximity Magazine. (In the spirit of full disclosure: I have some work in this issue and there is a little piece on Space 1026 , but still, objectively, it is a great magazine).

:: Sam Friedmans Work ::

The other day I dropped a link for Sam Friedman and somehow it got spun in the wrong direction. Let it be known if an artist is introduced on Fecal Face it is because we think his/her work deserves to be seen, just as I think Sam's does. It was never intended to be anything other then an objective non-discript open discussion on his art. I never gave my opinion on it as I wanted to see what others had to say. Anyway, here it is. I think it's good stuff, I think he has a very eclectic style that reminds me of more then a few of my favorite artists. That said, have another look.

:: Clayton Brothers ::

We're lucky to have a feature with the Clayton Brothers going up on Monday. Do you have any questions for them? Email them in this afternoon and we'll pass them onto them. news(at)fecalface.com with the subject Clayton Brothers... Tubular!

:: TJ's ::

:: ClipODay ::

:: Art Poo Town ::

THE BOOM IS OVER. LONG LIVE THE ART! The contemporary art market, with its abiding reputation for foggy deals and puffy values, is a vulnerable organism, traditionally hit early and hard by economic malaise. That's what's happening now. Sales are vaporizing. Careers are leaking air. Chelsea rents are due. The boom that was is no more. -from the NYTimes... But don't fret, because others are saying good things about buying art: "recent reports suggesting that art investments could prove to be more lucrative than buying stocks. ArtPrice, a France-based art market research company, says the price of contemporary art has risen by 12.5 percent in the last 12 months." -JoongAng

:: Bonnie Brenda Scott ::

:: WUW?! ::

Britain's new anti-terror law could stop media from taking pictures of police A new British anti-terrorism law went into effect Monday that could effectively bar photographers from taking pictures of police or military personnel - a move that prompted some 200 photographers to protest outside of Scotland Yard's headquarters. I remember riding my bike about SF one night taking photos. I stopped at EMB to get a few shots of whatever when this security guard came up to me and told me I wasn't allowed to shoot photos there... Had something to do with terrorism fears or some shit... Dude, if a terrorist wants to get photos and info for whatever they want it for, they can get it. Leave me and my shitty photography out of it... Link from Lori.

:: The Ambush ::

:: Shepard Fairey ::

We know he got arrested and that he's got some legal issues with some sort of presidential thing... Hey, he also has his first museum show going on now @ICA in Boston. Manuel went and brought back THESE PHOTOS.

:: ClipOfunny ::

:: OK, who tripped on the cord? ::

Did anyone notice that the entire Media Temple server just died? Wow, that has never happened in my 6 years with them. I'm sure people were gasping without their beloved Fecal Face Dot Com. Hallelujah! BTW Media Temple is the best web hosting service on the planet.

:: Sunday Morning Movies ::

:: Hamburgers! ::

Merry happy love day, and happy anniversary to Hamburger Eyes. Tonight: our awesome friends have donated the sickest photos and paintings and we are going to sell them for way cheap. it wont be silent auction or raffle or anything weird like that. its first come, first serve. you buy it and go home with it right there. its a win win.

:: HUF - Free Fridayz ::

FREE FRIDAYZ ARE LATE AGAIN?! HUF logo in. The winner from this week's Free Fridayz not only gets a tee shirt made of their HUF design but also wins $100 certificate to HUF's online shop which features all the damn shoes you'd ever want. Email them in to: freefridayz(at)fecalface.com by Sunday!

:: Loving Day ::

:: Obama Obey Who? ::

AND IT GOES ON AND ON Shepard Fairey's career. The guy is set for long term art fame... But about copyright what-nots... Should the image have been used? Sure, why not? Used to being the little zine making skate kid who's always under the radar, who'd expect this much attention? Did Shepard think it would get this large? We'd imagine that he didn't... Wow, things can blow up pretty quick.

:: Musica ::

:: Maya Hayuk ::

MAYA HAYUK @CINDERS GALLERY NYC Sexy Gazebo: Believing is Believing opens Friday night @Cinders in Brooklyn and is described as like putting on kaleidoscope glasses and walking down a warm plant-filled tunnel towards a fireworks show of radiantly bright neon-colored rorschach tests that emit a healing glow on its viewers.Maya Hayuk is a muralist, painter, photographer, printmaker, curator, video maker, documentarian and lover of life who's lives in Brooklyn, New York. She has had dozens of shows internationally, painted murals all over the globe, is part of the Barnstormers Collective, designed record covers, and most recently had the aptly titled hardcover book, Just Good Vibes, come out on Upper Playground/Fifty24SF. We like her and think you should go to the show. If you can't, we should have photos here next week.

:: Alex Lukas & Philly ::

We're pleased to announce that the talented Alex Lukas is the new Fecal Face Philadelphia corespondent and will be bringing you what's going on in Philly in terms of art shows and other Philly related art-ness... Alex also has a solo show coming up here in San Francisco @White Walls with the opening scheduled for Saturday March 14th (hey, on my birthday!). If you'd like to reach Alex, email him at: alex(at)fecalface.com

:: The Ambush ::

JEREMY FISH || THE AMBUSH FFDG Thursday, Feb 26th (6-9pm) - After party @The Uptown (10-2am). A site specific mural project and release of a very special limited edition over sized print - edition of 30. We're very pleased and will be bringing you updates as things come together.

:: Mark Dean Veca ::

:: Mp3ODay ::

This has been out for some time and hopefully you already have it, but if not, download this MOGWAI LIVE CONCERT MP3 from NPR's All Songs Considered. Such an amazing recording!... and unrelated, but see the Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe Award-winning 2008 film IN BRUGES. Watched it last night, and it's worth telling your friends about.

:: pobf.org update! ::

I mentioned a few weeks ago about my friend Patrick O'Brien who is making a movie about his battle with ALS (aka Lou Gehrig's Disease).
Well.. I wanted to tell you about this awesome fundraiser we're doing... If you swing by The Select Series.com, we're offering 4 t-shirt designs with 100% of the proceeds going to Patrick's foundation to help him finish the film. Pick up an awesome t-shirt and help out an awesome cause. awesome!

:: Sao Paulo ::

:: Obey V. AP ::

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS VS. SHEPARD FAIREY The image, Fairey has acknowledged, is based on an Associated Press photograph, taken in April 2006 by Mannie Garcia on assignment for the AP at the National Press Club in Washington. The AP says it owns the copyright, and wants credit and compensation. Fairey disagrees. Interesting to see how this one plays out. When money is involved things can get nasty... More @Photo Business - LA Times - PDN

:: Ben Jones @ Deitch ::

Calling all New Yorkers out into the brutal cold (17F) for Ben Jones' show tonight at Deitch's Grand Street location in SoHo. If you haven't seen his work on Paper Rad check it out now! This show is definitely worth the trip out!

:: Choe Book ::

:: Jeff Soto Book Signing ::

JEFF SOTO: TURNING IN CIRCLES Riverside Art Museum) - Thursday, February 5, 2009. 7:30 - 9pm. Free and open to the public - "Jeff Soto will present an hour long slide show telling the story of his career so far and featuring work from his past and present. There will be a Q & A session and a signing afterwards for his new book, "Storm Clouds". The museum will have copies available for purchase. In addition, Soto's exhibition, "Turning in Circles" is still on display".

:: Death ::

DEATH LANDSCAPES who joined Srishti School of Art, Design & Technology in Bangalore, South India in 2007. He coordinates the Foundation Art & Design programe and lectures illustration and graphic arts on the Visual Communication programme. Be sure to check out the Indian matchbook covers too.

:: Science ::

:: TV? ::

You know how Netfilx has the watch instantly bit and how they're adding more stuff to it? But it sucks watching a film on your laptop? Anyway, we got this thing and it's awesome. It hooks Netfilx to your TV through your wireless. Pretty awesome for $100. It's like having some fancy on demand cable thing. Can pause, rewind, the whole bit. We're loving it... Ok, that's our TV talk for the day.

:: Zeitgeist ::

You've probably seen ZEITGEIST, the ultimate no-bullshit doc about religion, government, money, power etc. (and if you haven't, seriously drop everything and watch it now), but also if you haven't seen the ADDENDUM, you might as well make an afternoon out of it just for kicks. Also visit the ZEITGEIST page for more information about their movement.

:: Kyle Ranson ::

:: Thursday ::

Well, another month and another round of new shows opening. We'll be talking about them for sure, but one we're really hyped on right here. We'll be bringing photos back from this one for sure. Mr. Lister is a FF favorite for sure. In the upstairs or downstairs (not sure) also opening the same night is Greg.Craola.Simkins. A good night. Show details